Summertime fun in nature at the Center for Wildlife

Wednesday

Aug 20, 2014 at 2:00 AM

Summer doesn't end until the end of September, and we've got lots of great programs lined up aimed at getting outside and connecting with local wildlife up close and personal. Your participation not only helps to spread awareness and inspire stewardship, but helps Center for Wildlife continue to be there and address challenges to local wildlife daily and into the future.

Summer doesn't end until the end of September, and we've got lots of great programs lined up aimed at getting outside and connecting with local wildlife up close and personal. Your participation not only helps to spread awareness and inspire stewardship, but helps Center for Wildlife continue to be there and address challenges to local wildlife daily and into the future.

During this busy season, you may consider bringing an item from our wishlist on your next visit.

Here's a sneak peak at some events you won't want to miss. Visit our News and Events page on our website, and email Emily at coordinator@yorkcenterforwildlife.org to register for any of these events today. We hope to see you soon!

Wildlife Rescue 101: The Fall Edition from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20: Hands-on workshop on seasonal wildlife behaviors, how to rescue typical species and their injuries, and head home with your own wildlife rescue kit for your car. Bats on the Move: Native Bats Activity and Potluck from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Bring your favorite bat-inspired dish and join CFW educators and non-releasable big brown bat ambassador to learn about local bats, get advice on exclusion, and hike through the woods to spot these amazing flying mammals. Gardening for Wildlife and Volunteer Workday: Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aug. 30, CFW is teaming up with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension's program, "Speaking for Wildlife," to host a "Gardening for Wildlife Workday." After the presentation, stick around to help CFW staff and educators turn our campus into a certified garden for wildlife through the National Wildlife Federation. Annual Wild About our Community Open House Event. This magical afternoon runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 14, at the Center for Wildlife campus. The day includes: 3 "Get Moving with Wildlife and Ecology" themed programs, exciting raffle prizes, ongoing baby bird room tours, wildlife releases, local food, partners in wildlife and conservation, and more.

The Center for Wildlife rehabilitation service in Cape Neddick serves more than 1,600 injured animals each year. For information, call 361-1400 or visit www.york centerforwildlife.org.

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